Is the plaintiffs carpal tunnel syndrome condition caused by or related to her work?
There are different medical opinions addressing this question. The plaintiff’s treating physician, Dr. Tsu-Min Tsai, a board-certified specialist, in the area of hand surgery and carpal tunnel, is of the opinion that the plaintiff’s condition is not work related, but his records appear inconclusive. Dr. Roberts disagrees, attributing 75% of the plaintiff’s condition to work-related causes. Consequently, I find that Dr. Roberts’ opinion is more persuasive. Accordingly, I find that the plaintiff’s carpal tunnel syndrome problems are related to and caused by her work with the defendant. However, pursuant to the opinion of Dr. Roberts, I find that 25% of the plaintiff’s impairment was pre-existing and not work related. 4. What is the extent and duration of the plaintiff’s hand/carpal tunnel injuries? Here, this ALJ is presented with the opinions of Dr. Wolens and Dr. Roberts. Dr. Wolens, for the defense, states that since the plaintiff’s surgery, she no longer has positive testing, and, th
